|
Check out My Secret Santa, The Merchants of Joy or A Very Jonas Christmas Movie.
|
|
 In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, and then use it to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps.
|
RELATED ARTICLES | | | | |
|
Wall outlets come in all shapes and sizes. When upgrading, these options should be your top priority.
|
|
Here are some highly rated films to watch, plus a list of new additions to the streamer in December.
|
|
From baking Christmas desserts to making delicious deviled eggs, knowing how long those eggs really last is crucial.
|
|
 Apple's next-generation iPhone Air could still launch in the fall of 2026, according to the Weibo leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital."
|
RELATED ARTICLES | | |
|
If your watchlist is looking a little vacant, the io9 crew has some gems for your consideration.
|
RELATED ARTICLES | | |
|
 Apple CEO Tim Cook disclosed a roughly $3 million open-market purchase of Nike shares this week (via Reuters).
|
RELATED ARTICLES | | |
|
Price hikes, media consolidation and contract disputes that turn channels dark have made live TV streaming services feel a lot more like cable. But, for most people it's still a better deal to cut the cord. For sports fans and news junkies, there's still no better option than one of the best live TV streaming services. We tried all the major players and currently recommend YouTube TV for most people. But we also spelled out just what you get from other providers (along with what we think about them) so you can decide for yourself.
Editor's note: YouTube TV will start offering genre-specific plans in early 2026. We don't have word on the pricing or specifics yet, but will update this guide when we do. Fans looking to watch Christmas football games will need access to Netflix as well as Prime Video. We've detailed the schedule in the NFL streaming section below.
Table of contents
Best live TV streaming services for 2026
How to stream live NFL games
Best free live TV streaming services for 2026
|
|
You're down to the wire, but don't fret -- these last-minute digital gifts can still surprise and delight the folks on your list.
|
|
Yes, you can use AI to make your own holiday soundtrack, but Mariah or Sinatra are your best bets if you don't want a weird, generic song with no feeling behind it.
|
|
Monitors are cheaper, faster, and more beautiful than ever. Here's how to choose one that will suit your needs and budget.
|
|
Commentary: At 37 years of age, I've found myself increasingly frustrated by the tech in my life. Is it just me?
|
|
Marissa Mayer's exciting new venture is positioning itself for the emerging wave of AI-powered consumer applications.
The post Ex-Yahoo CEO's AI Startup Dazzle Raises $8M appeared first on eWEEK.
|
|
The Trump administration has issued travel bans that prohibit five European tech researchers, including one former EU Commissioner, from entering the United States. "For far too long, ideologues in Europe have led organized efforts to coerce American platforms to punish American viewpoints they oppose. The Trump Administration will no longer tolerate these egregious acts of extraterritorial censorship," said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
That official is Thierry Breton, the former European Commissioner for Internal Markets and Digital Services, who Sarah Rogers called the "mastermind" of the Digital Services Act. Rogers, the Under Secretary of State, said Breton threatened Elon Musk about ongoing formal proceedings for X's noncompliance with "illegal content" and "disinformation" under the DSA just before his meeting with President Trump. The administration has also banned Imran Ahmed from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), who apparently called for American anti-vaxxers to be deplatformed. One of those people is Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who's now the US Secretary of Health.
Clare Melford from the UK-based Global Disinformation Index has also been banned. Her group monitors online platforms for hate speech. Anna-Lena von Hodenberg and Josephine Ballon from German organization HateAid, have been banned, as well. HateAid flags hate speech
|
|
These streamers offer the best family-friendly titles, including Cocomelon, Bluey, SpongeBob and Teen Titans.
|
|
If you're looking for a different plan or provider for the upcoming new year, here are our picks for the top postpaid and prepaid plans from AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Mint Mobile, US Mobile and others.
|
|
The company is rolling out software updates that provide vehicles with more information about regional power failures.
The post Waymo to Update Robotaxi Software After SF Blackout Exposes Navigation Gaps appeared first on eWEEK.
|
|
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.
|
RELATED ARTICLES | | |
|
There are no bad Christmas episodes of Bob's Burgers, but there are a couple that stand out in the crowd.
|
|
The Octopath Traveler prequel is so close to being a fantastic RPG.
|
|
No, they're not playing Whamageddon.
|
|
FolderFresh is an innovative application designed to efficiently organize files into neatly categorized folders as they appear. This tool offers several features, including preview mode, an undo function, Smart Sorting, Auto-tidy, and the ability to customize category names, all while maintaining comprehensive safety controls.
[License: Open Source | Requires:
11|10|8|7 | Size: 26-44 MB ]
|
|
Yes, you should absolutely marathon them.
|
|
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold and Huawei's Mate XT, part of a new category of phones called "trifolds," offer diverging experiences when it comes to using them.
|
|
 Ahead of CES 2026, Samsung has unveiled a number of impressive gaming monitors that flaunt 3D and very high refresh rates. The headliner is the 32-inch Odyssey 3D, "the world's first 6K display with glasses free 3D," according to Samsung. Along with the high resolution, it offers a 165Hz refresh rate (boosted to 330Hz through Dual Mode), along with a 1ms GtG response time. Optimized 3D effects that enhance terrain, distance and object separation "beyond 2D" will work with featured games like Stellar Blade and The First Berserker: Khazan," according to Samsung.
Another model, the 27-inch Odyssey G6, brings refresh rates to a new level. It's the world's first 1,040 Hz monitor through Dual Mode and offers native QHD support up to 600Hz "to help players track targets and see fine details during high-speed movement," Samsung claims. It can provide instant performance boosts and is AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-Sync compatible.
Samsung
If it's OLED you want, Samsung has that covered as well with the 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8. It pairs a 4K QD-OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate, while offering glare-free viewing and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification, though brightness is limited to 300 nits. It's DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1 compatible with up to 80Gbps bandwidth, while
|
|
Step aside, LLMs. The next big step for AI is learning, reconstructing and simulating the dynamics of the real world.
|
|
Creative hobbyists, get ready for a glow-up. Here are my predictions for 3D printers, laser engravers and more.
|
|
Haul out a different kind of movie for the holidays.
|
|
Does Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold stand a chance against the lightest book-style foldable phone of the year? Let's compare the two.
|
|
Bypass the algorithm and find the perfect movie for your holiday binge session.
|
|
If you're out of time to get to the store for more wrapping paper, here's a fun tip. All you need is AI and a printer.
|
|
It sounds like human remote drivers are still off the table.
|
|
On the "Hard Fork" podcast, the hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss a new law in Australia barring kids under 16 from social media.
|
|
The AI firm has rolled out a new security update to Atlas' browser agent after uncovering a new class of prompt injection attacks through internal testing.
The post OpenAI Steps Up Security as ChatGPT Atlas Faces Ongoing Prompt Injection Threats appeared first on eWEEK.
|
RELATED ARTICLES | | | | |
|
Auslogics Registry Defrag will help improve your computer's performance by keeping your registry defragmented and optimized. [License: Ad-Supported | Requires:
11|10|8|7 | Size: 19 MB ]
|
RELATED ARTICLES | | |
|
Make sure your cast-iron skillet can survive the test of time by cleaning it with this simple item in your pantry.
|
|
 Xbox has brought cloud gaming gaming to some Amazon Fire TV models. These include the Fire TV 4-Series and the Fire TV Omni QLED Series. This lets people play Xbox games directly on the television, without needing a bulky console or even something like a Fire TV stick.
Gamers do need a couple of things. First and foremost, this service requires a subscription to Game Pass. Plans start at $10 a month and shoot all the way up to $30 per month. They'll also need a compatible wireless controller, though most Bluetooth-enabled gamepads should work.
|
|
Stop dropping calls this holiday season. Here's how to hack your phone to get a better signal.
|
|
At just $72, these Blink cameras are budget-friendly, easy to install and definitely give you more than your money's worth.
|
RELATED ARTICLES | | | | | | | |
It might be hard to believe, but foldable phones have already been around for the better part of a decade. Granted, the first one I saw back in 2019 — which actually predates Samsung's Galaxy Fold — was a cobbled-together mess. But since then, phone makers have been steadily iterating and tweaking their designs, and this year, manufacturers have finally addressed all the major issues about foldable phones except one: price.
Let's go back to the OG Fold. Even though it was chunky and heavy, had a tiny exterior display and suffered from a hinge that let too much detritus inside (which is probably how The Verge's review unit got wrecked), it still showed so much promise. It was a true multitasker — a phone that could turn into a small tablet at a moment's notice. What's not to like?
This scene would have sent shivers down my spine in previous years, but thanks to an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold isn't bothered.
|
|
The holidays are underway, and Christmas is just days away. If time slipped away from you or you're simply on a tight budget this year, here are last-minute digital gift ideas that will surprise anyone on your list and make them feel thoroughly appreciated.
|
|
|
RELATED ARTICLES | | | |
On this year's final episode of The MacRumors Show, we take a look back at all of Apple's major announcements and new products from 2025.
|
|
It looks like the holidays aren't a bad time to shop for a VPN subscription. ExpressVPN, Engadget's pick for the best premium provider, currently has a less premium price. This deal gives you two years of the Advanced plan (with a bonus of four free months) for only $101. When it isn't on sale, the same subscription would cost $392.
Engadget's VPN guru, Sam Chapman, praised ExpressVPN's service. He described it as "high-performing" and having "very few flaws." The service received high marks for its speeds, easy-to-use interface and global network availability. The only significant mark against it was its relatively high standard pricing. But with this holiday sale, that criticism is (temporarily) null and void.
ExpressVPN recently switched to a multi-tier pricing structure. (That previously mentioned Advanced plan is the mid-range one.) There's a cheaper Basic plan that allows 10 simultaneous devices (compared to the Advanced plan's 12) and doesn't include perks like a password manager. You can also choose the highest-priced Pro plan. It allows for 14 simultaneous devices and adds several extras. You can compare plans on ExpressVPN's website.
When buying a two-year pla
|
|
If you have a resolution in the new year to get more acquainted with your finances, a good budgeting app can help with that. One of our favorites is a bit cheaper to sign up for right now: Monarch Money is offering 50 percent off annual subscriptions for new users. Use the code MONARCHVIP at checkout to get half off, so you'll pay just $50 for one year of access.
Monarch Money was the runner-up in our guide to the best budgeting apps in 2025, and it was definitely a grower. Initially we found the experience of using the app to be needlessly complicated compared to some of its rivals, but get over that hurdle and it's impressively fully-featured. There are plenty of customization options, a helpful "goals" feature and a thorough month-in-review recap that beats out similar features from some of its competitors. We also like how you can grant account access to others.
Besides the steep learning curve, we also noted that the mobile app is less intuitive to use than the web version, which migh
|
|
 Apple's highly anticipated foldable iPhone could face supply shortages into 2027 despite a planned launch next year, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
|
|
Trump media, the company behind the president's personal social media platform Truth Social, is inexplicably merging with a Google-backed fusion energy company called TAE Technologies. The deal is worth $6 billion, according to reporting by Financial Times.
Why is an entity known for publishing frenzied hot takes by the president at 3AM combining with a fusion energy company? Who the heck really knows, but a statement says the two organizations will join together to build the "world's first utility-scale fusion power plant." This would be huge, if true, as there are currently no operational commercial nuclear fusion power plants.
Join our joint investor call at 9 am ET today to learn more: https://t.co/3ccBmMY5qr
Read more:… pic.twitter.com/f7TYQS4jQp
— TAE Technologies (@TAE) December 18, 2025
We know what TAE would bring to the table in that scenario. The energy company has been around since the 1990s and has attracted interest from Google, Chevron and others. Trump Media would be a great partner when building a reactor powered by insul
|
|
OpenAI has introduced an app directory that's now available right inside ChatGPT, the company announced. "Apps extend ChatGPT conversations by bringing in new context and letting users take action like order groceries, turn an outline into a slide deck or search for an apartment," the company wrote in a blog post. OpenAI also noted in a help document that "connector" apps like Google Drive are now simply called "apps."
The new apps section (on iOS, Android and web) is divided into Feature, Lifestyle and Productivity categories, letting you connect to commonly used apps and sites like Booking.com, Spotify and Dropbox. To use an app, simply click on it, hit "Connect" then authorize the app to access ChatGPT. With that done, you can then start a chat related to that app. In the case of Dropbox, for instance, you'll be able to "gather insights, prepare briefs and summarize reports or internal documents," according to the description. Once connected, any app can be accessed by doing an @ mention of it.
A new addition that came along with the store is an Apple Music app that, like Spotify, helps users find music, create playlists and manage their libraries through a chat interface. Another is DoorDash, which lets you transform recipes, meal planning and staples into "an actionable shopping cart."
Along with the app directory, OpenAI is now allowing developers to submit apps for review and publication in ChatGPT according to the company's app submission guidelines. It also published resources to help developers build such apps, including
|
|
 Samsung kicked off a holiday sale last week, and this event has expanded recently with even more great deals on monitors, TVs, Galaxy smartphones, and home appliances. Many of these deals are the exact same all-time low prices we tracked during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
|
|
Chinese hackers used Anthropic's Claude AI to launch autonomous cyberattacks on 30 organizations worldwide, marking a major shift in cybersecurity threats.
| |
One of the best things about Starlink is how normal it feels. Once you get it set up, it behaves just like regular internet: it's fast, effective, and perfectly suitable for gaming and other latency-sensitive tasks.
No, Starlink isn't right for everyone. But it is good for what it is! In fact, here are some of the ways I find it even better than conventional home broadband internet (including ADSL, cable, and fiber).
Starlink is available just about everywhere
|
|
I really need to upgrade my brain's internal storage.
I'm only partially kidding: Just like a hard drive, I'm pretty sure my mind reached maximum capacity at some point in the past decade. The only way I can remember anything these days is by making and maintaining a million notes, both physical and digital. (My wife can confirm this: "I told you that a week ago" is an all-too-common phrase 'round these parts.)
I'm still waiting for Western Digital to start selling SSD implants for the noggin, but in the meantime, Google Keep has become my repository for notes of the non-sticky variety. I like it because it's simple to use and yet packed with features that make my life easier on both a professional and a personal level.
To read this article in full, please click here
|
Manage Folders
Manage Ticker/Headlines
Choose from News Feed Directory
Add Your Own Feed
Create Feed Using Search Terms
|
Choose from News Feed Directory
Add Your Own Feed
Create Feed Using Search Terms
|
|
